Ernesto's Hairstyling For Men & Women
Neighborhood: Van Ness/Forest Hills

4301 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008

alexis g. writes: This place is next to the CVS by the Van Ness metro stop and you might miss it unless you're looking for it. Ernesto's is pretty bare bones -- there aren't many decorations and they only take cash. But what they lack in ambiance, they make up for in…

Peking Chinese Restaurant

7060 Oakland Mills Road
Columbia, MD 21046

Aaron R. writes: This is my personal opinion only, but I think that most of the other well known fake Chinese food places in Columbia blow chunks.  Their prices and portions may be decent, but volume will never make up for quality and flavor.  If you are looking for…

Caddies On Cordell

4922 Cordell Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814

Chang W. writes: I went here for lunch and the food was typical of bars: greasy. They do have a nice patio area where you'll find lots of people chilling on a nice summer day. I noticed that there was a huge dumpster in the alley so I don't recommend eating…

Maggie Moo's Ice Cream
Neighborhood: U Street Corridor

1301 U Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

Chris C. writes: Great selection of food and the staff is usually very friendly and open to any ice cream questions that you may have.

It is located near the U Street metro, which makes it accessible.  And located near Alero and Sala Thai if you wanted to stop for ice…

Asahi Japanese Restaurant

2250 Clarendon Blvd Ste G
Arlington, VA 22201

Joe W. writes: I'm giving this place five stars just to make up for Mike T.'s poor review.  Clearly he has a Woody Harrelson for all things Japanese and probably spends most of his time pulling it to anime and having Pokemon battles.

Anyhoo, on to the review.…

Roosevelt Towers Apartments

500 Roosevelt Blvd
Falls Church, VA 22044

Stephanie N. writes: Too much construction going on - it never ends! I have a 1 bdrm apt that's somewhere btwn 750-800 sq ft.  $1271/mo.  Located a l'il less than a mile from East Falls Church Station. Very close to Eden Center in 7 Corners.  I've walked several times…

Casa Del Sol Tanning Club
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3210 Grace St NW
Washington, DC 20007

M. C. writes: They have pretty good deals and they are very nice, but there are long waits all spring to get a bed.

Austin Grill
Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

750 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20004

Kevin L. writes: We came here late on a Friday evening at the suggestion of a friend, near closing time.  Specifically, I had two Texans with me who had a hankering for some real queso, so we ended up at Austin Grill.

The place itself doesn't have all that much in…

Theodore's Contemporary Interiors
Neighborhood: Glover Park

2233 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007

Jennifer S. writes: If you like modern furniture...and I mean REALLY modern furniture and you have a really good job - then you should cruise over to Wisconsin for a visit. The store is large and carries a huge array of furniture, lighting and accessories. For a very…

Restaurante El Salvador

4805 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA 22204

Jennifer S. writes: A hole in the wall where one must try the Papusas. A  Papusa is a tortilla dough made from masa (or masa harina) and filled with cheese, meat, a combination of both, herbs, jalapenos, potatoes or refried beans. They serve the meat, cheese or combo…

Fairland Aquatics Center

13820 Old Gunpowder Rd
Laurel, MD 20707

kevin k. writes: speaking of living and dying healty!
i jst signed up here to tone it up!  large place in the middle of nowhere for now. the houses (townhouses and condos and is that single house???) are coming!!!
several different pools for various skillset. including…

Pita Plus

4427 Lehigh Rd
College Park, MD 20740

Chang W. writes: So my Israeli friend introduced me to this restaurant and I must say, it has been my favorite place to go for lunch. And that's not because I work in Greenbelt, MD where Popeyes, KFC, and various other greasy fast food joints abound. Pita Plus is a…

Tastee Diner

7731 Woodmont Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814

Catherine H. writes: 1 star for feeding me an uncountable number of fried chicken sammiges at 3 am.

1 star for throwing my high school best friend out after she took up a table reading books and ordering only coffee FOR FOUR HOURS

1 star for awesome crushed ice in the diet…

The Wine Cabinet at North Point Village

1416 North Point Village Center
Reston, VA 20190

David W. writes: This is a fairly new wine shop that is definitely more Napa Valley than Loudoun County. The display racks are a nice polished dark wood and the bottles always are aligned properly to keep you from picking one up for a spin to see what it is. No carts…

Los Amigos Restaurant

1905 Mount Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301

Krista C. writes: Los Amigos is a cute, hole in the wall restaurant in the neighborhood of Del Ray. What I loved about this restaurant were the colorful interiors and the casual ambience. The menu didn't offer as many choices as I hoped for, but our server let us know…

Saki
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

2477 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

alexis g. writes: When I first moved to Washington, D.C., I became aware of Saki through the Washingtonienne's notorious blog. She talked about how her and her friends would wait in line for about an hour and a half to get into this place on Wednesday nights.

So…

Alexandria Volkswagen

107 W Glebe Rd
Alexandria, VA 22305

Zack S. writes: These guys probably rip me off just like any other automobile repair place, but I still like them. (I review Wes Greenway VW with a caveat: my knowledge of cars is remedial. Likely, so is yours. People like you and I have no idea-- I repeat, no…

Bon Buffet

10644 Campus Way S
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Kaya A. writes: It's one of those holes in a wall, but the food is just too good and too cheap that you can ignore the venue.  Think of it as an investment toward your Carribbean vacation and picture yourself there if you're dining in.

The buffet is a medium-sized…

Five Guys

3851 Town Center Blvd
Bowie, MD 20716

Kaya A. writes: Second to crabs (the seafood not the VD), burgers are something I consider myself a connoisseur.  I love them, I eat them..hell, if they didn't go straight to my gut, I'd eat a whole lot of them.

Five Guys have been my establishment for years since…

Capitol Hill Yoga
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Northeast

221 5th St NE
Washington, DC 20002

Julie H. writes: All the eating I do has to be balanced by something, right? Capitol Hill Yoga is practically in my backyard and I'm only kicking myself for not going sooner. Tucked right next to Stanton Park, this small studio has room for about 15 students and has…

Fly Lounge
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1802 Jefferson Pl NW
Washington, DC 20036

Mike Z. writes: Fly Lounge was fun because of the theme, but drinks on a real airliner are still much cheaper than here.

I made my way out to Fly on Sunday, Sept. 2 to take advantage of the long holiday weekend.  My buddy Tim Grube was on the decks that night, and I…

Otello
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1329 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036

Jennifer S. writes: This tiny little restaurant is one you have passed by a million times and might not have noticed. It's non-descript (inside and out), but the food is just good basic Italian. The decor is, well, absolutely irrelevant really. I come here for the food,…

G Street Fabrics

6250 Arlington Blvd
Falls Church, VA 22044

Karman L. writes: I took the Beginning Sewing I (Express) class here for $139.
EXPRESS - Two Sunday Classes from 11-6.  (They have other days too).

The overall class was great, we had 8 people, the instructor was very friendly and explained every step to us in very…

Cowboy Face

Washington, DC 20001

Adam E. writes: Truely a state a mind, I have discovered Cowboy Face has spread beyond its Virginia and DC roots. As far as the record books are concerned it was started by a simple man named J. Bolin. It started off innocently enough having no more weight to it…

Topaz Hotel
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1733 N St NW
Washington, DC 20036

Gayle G. writes: I can can only tell you about the bar since I haven't stayed at the hotel yet. Topaz Bar really should be called Sapphire because of all the blueness! I love the blue velour sofas here. So soft and cozy.

I dig this place because it has no cover.…

George Washington Masonic National Memorial

101 Callahan Dr
Alexandria, VA 22301

Gayle G. writes: Having driven by The Masonic Temple hundreds of times I had always wanted to see what it is like inside. As the name suggests, the memorial is dedicated to George Washington who was a mason. For those who have studied Egypt, you'll recognize the…

The Sunset Grille

7250 Columbia Pike
Annandale, VA 22003

Maggie B. writes: Nestled down in Koreatown
Is a quirky little place
Full of motorcycles and pick-up trucks
and (mostly) those not of the Asian race

Many years ago, back in the day
I used to tend that bar
where Full Moon fights over bragging rights
Never strayed too far

Bands…

Jumbo Slice
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

18th St. and Kalorama
Washington, DC 20050

Heather M. writes: I have...

1. eaten
2. laughed
3. danced
4. sang

...in Jumbo Slice.

I have been...

1. drunk
2. obnoxiously loud
3. exhausted
4. amused

...in Jumbo Slice.

I have seen...

1. high school friends
2. college friends
3. hysterical crying girls
4. fights break out

...in…

White House/Black Market
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3222 M St NW
Washington, DC 20007

Merrill F. writes: Ok, this is seriously the bestest store ever. Everything in it is white or black (or a variation thereon). And ignoring the fun and clever play on words, which is enough to make me want to shop there on it's own, the clothes here rock.
My favorites…

PR @ Partners

805 King St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Kori K. writes: Going to get my hair cut is about as intimidating as going to a dentist for most people, and after living here for almost 3 years, I think I've finally found a place I can trust.

Let me explain, I have hair that could put Don King to shame when it…

Miss Pixie's
Neighborhood: Logan Circle

1626 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

Kathleen M. writes: I have a serious "thing" for quirky furniture. When I was buying stuff for my apartment, my only rule: no IKEA. I like absurd antiques and things with personality. This is why I love Miss Pixie's.

I've never found any true bargains at Miss Pixie's:…

Posh Restaurant & Supper Club

730 11th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001

Ray C. writes: I have yet to stay at Posh long enough to partake in the dance portion of the "supper club" extravaganza, but I have dined here twice.

My first experience earlier this year was the better of the two.  Service was some of the best I've experienced in…

Franz Bader Bookstore

1911 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

Eric C. writes: If you love books on art, architecture and design and want to buy them from someone who knows and loves art, architecture and design, go here.

Corcoran Gallery of Art

500 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20006

nat h. writes: This museum gave me a whole new appreciation for the Modernism movement and the impact it's had on our entire society as we know it today.  Even if you're not a fan of modern art, if you can get to their Modernism expo, you will definitely gain a new…

Satay Sarinah

512A S Van Dorn St
Alexandria, VA 22304

Brian W. writes: This place gets 5 stars for two reasons:

1.) The food here is great, Indonesian is like a mix of Thai, Middle Eastern and just something else, possibly from Indonesia.  It's great!

2.) It's the only Indonesian place I've ever heard of, and perhaps by…

Table Talk Restaurant

1623 Duke St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Katie M. writes: Table Talk feels like home. Its the kind of place where you could go once or twice and the waitstaff and owner would know you by name. The decor is a little out of date and certainly could be updated but who cares- they have great food. I love to…

Cup'a Cup'a
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom

600 19th Street NW
Washington, DC 20431

Economicus P. writes: this ethiopian coffee joint is where the good-looking foreigners who work at the world bank and the imf congregate to see and be seen every afternoon. there is just something thoroughly satisfying about spending more money on a latte than an average…

Christmas Attic

125 S Union St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Dorris L. writes: xmas every day is seriously magical, like how this place feels once you step inside. it even smells xmas, like pine and cinnamon.

described as a historic landmark, this is a beautiful and quirky specialty store stocked floor to ceiling with every…

Georgetown Running Company
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3401 M St NW
Washington, DC 20007

Gayle G. writes: One little known fact about me- I used to run. For those of you who have met me and may find me a bit high maintenance, but it is true. I did the Boston Marathon. Well, in a way. Boston is one of the marathons you have to qualify for. I just missed…

Bambule
Neighborhood: Friendship Heights

5225 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20015

Amelia S. writes: I love this place! The atmosphere is wonderful. There are curtains and fabric draped from the ceiling, so you feel like you're in an enormous tent. There's also a patio area for when the weather's nice. The tapas are delicious -- the best I've found…